Warlords of History

Author: Mark Pimenta

Some of the greatest stories buried in the folds of history...until now. A podcast that uncovers the lifetimes and achievements of prolific warlords from ancient and medieval times. Going beyond the mainstream historical figures that everyone is familiar with, providing a thorough account of lesser known warriors and leaders that were titans during their respective ages. If you would like to support my work directly, you can kindly do so here: www.patreon.com/warlordsofhistory
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Scipio Africanus – Part 12 (The Battle of Baecula)
Episode 45
Wednesday, 7 January, 2026

Scipio leads his forces deep into southern Hispania in 208 BC for his first great pitched battle. Lured inland by Hasdrubal Barca, he turns the trap against his enemy, concealing the Roman approach before launching a daring, unorthodox attack that shatters the Carthaginian army holding an almost unassailable position. The victory at the Battle of Baecula marking Scipio’s arrival as a preeminent commander, while breaking Carthage’s grip on southern Spain and access to its vital silver mines. Resulting in Scipio being hailed as a king by the Iberians, a title that triggered alarm in the Roman Senate. If you would like to support my work directly, you can kindly do so here: patreon.com/warlordsofhistory Follow the Warlords of History Podcast on Social Media: Instagram | Twitter (X) | Facebook Maps, Imagery and Bonus Content: warlordsofhistory.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.